The Courageous Cooking Method
The Courageous Cooking Method is an innovative approach to culinary education, conceived by our founder, Makenna Held. Developed over a number of years, Makenna and Chris Nylund (they're married) took the idea and turned it into a proven pedagogy. Now expertly taught by our culinary director, Kendall Lane and other instructors. It prioritizes intuition and creativity over rigid recipe adherence.
Unlike traditional culinary education, which often relies on memorization and strict step-by-step instructions, our core philosophy is rooted in experiential and discovery-based learning.
At RecipeKick we strive to harmonize the two aspects of cooking and baking—the art and the science—emphasizing discovery and intuition while utilizing procedures and recipes to enhance overall cooking knowledge.
The Courageous Cooking Method isn't just conceptual—it's accessible. It empowers you to think like a chef, fast-tracking flavor development and culinary understanding. While it won't instantly turn you into a kitchen wizard, it will grant you the confidence to explore the market's intriguing ingredients and craft delightful meals without a recipe's constraints.
We want to clarify that this doesn't mean we disregard recipes, never use them, or believe they have no place in the kitchen. On the contrary, we greatly value their role and appreciate their significance. Many of our instructors are enthusiastic about creating, collecting, learning and cooking from recipes, recognizing their essential place in the culinary world.
The Courageous Cooking Method nurtures your culinary intuition. It enables you to listen closely to your inner food guide, allowing you to create dishes tailored to your palate and mood. With a strong conceptual foundation, you won't just think it might work; you'll know it'll work.
Ready to embark on a journey of culinary discovery? Check out our Courageous Cooking Resources and get started on your recipe-free journey!
Welcome to RecipeKick and the Courageous Cooking Method
In this introductory, free series, RecipeKick CEO, Makenna Held introduces us to the Courageous Cooking Method.
Ready take your learning further?
Get the Courageous Cooking Bundle!
Get started with the Courageous Cooking Method by learning the essential framework to understand how to make deliciousness happen without recipes.
Included in this bundle is:
The Courageous Cooking Breakdown: a 9 part series that empowers you to think like a chef, fast-tracking flavor development and culinary understanding. While it won't instantly turn you into a kitchen wizard, it will grant you the confidence to explore the market's intriguing ingredients and craft delightful meals without a recipe's constraints.
Recipe Diagramming: a 4-part series which breaks down recipes in popular cookbooks, breaking down the Courageous Cooking method and deepening your understanding of how to make deliciousness happen.
Riffin' on Recipes: a 3-part series where we examine several different recipes and methods for the classic “Hot Butter Sauces”, or Beurre Blanc and how to alter these recipes depending on what you are using the sauce for.
As an added bonus we've included knife skills--essential basics for the new cook OR seasoned cooks who need a refresher. Plus recordings of our Cooking 101 series and Baking Foundations series, both of which were originally filmed live.
